HARLOW Town Centre Christmas Market opens today! https://twitter.com/HarlowCouncil/status/1999455760749666746?s=20 https://twitter.com/HarlowCouncil/status/1998416565520285764?s=20

ESSEX Police have put in place a dispersal order in response to planned protest activity near to RAF Wethersfield tomorrow morning, Saturday 13 December. The order will be in place from 6am until 10pm and covers Sculpins Lane and adjoining access roads leading to RAF…

ST Elizabeth’s School is proud to announce that it has been named Independent School of the Year at the 2025 Education Today Awards, a nationally recognised celebration of excellence across the education sector. The award acknowledges the school’s outstanding commitment to personalised learning, innovative practice,…

ONE of Stewards Academy’s annual traditions is the Christmas Fete organised by staff to raise funds for the ‘Stewards Christmas Appeal’. All monies raised are invested back into the school and local community to support those in need. Planning and preparation for the event starts…

RAINBOW Services are in full festive swing, spreading cheer to the people of Harlow. Charity Age UK have warned that up to 1.5 million older people are set to be alone this Christmas. The Community Builder team at Rainbow Services are battling social isolation and…

NHS leaders across Hertfordshire and west Essex are urging local people to order their repeat prescriptions, so they have all the medication they need to last them over the Christmas and New Year period for a worry-free festive season.  It can take up to five…

READERS WILL continually hear about the planned housing developments on Harlow’s borders. As we close on 2025, many may wonder, where exactly we are with them all? On Monday, Harlow and Gilston Garden Town (HGGT) boss, Paula Hirst, was able to give a very succinct…

HARLOW MP, Chris Vince, has welcomed the Labour Government’s “bold new strategy” to end homelessness across Essex. Backed by £3.5 billion of investment over the next 3 years – including around an extra £85,022,440 for the East of England – Labour’s National Plan to End…

BARRINGTONS Funeral Directors will once again be holding their Jingle Bell Sleigh Ride through Harlow. This event is in aid of St Clare Hospice. Full details below

HARLOW Council is set to agree the purchase of two major town centre sites as part of its mission to rebuild our town. The acquisitions of 6-20 The Rows and Rothwell House will give the council full control of the buildings around Market Square and…

THOUSANDS of children are taking part in My Future to boost career aspirations. My Future gives children early exposure to the world of work. It has reached almost 27,000 pupils in 80 schools with 560,000 fun and interactive experiences. Children from Sacred Heart School in…

A HARLOW man has been jailed following the theft of a bike in Cheshunt. The bike was stolen from outside the Laura Trott Leisure Centre on Friday 5 December. Two people were then arrested in Bishops Stortford after the bike was seen advertised for sale…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test. Paul Melisi, aged 39, of The Maples, Harlow made the plea at Chelmsford magistrates court. On October 10th, 2025, at Harlow, when suspected of having driven a…

LONDON Stansted  had its busiest-ever November as it prepares for what is forecast to be a record-breaking festive season. The airport welcomed 2.14 million passengers during the month, beating the previous November total set in 2024.  The top three busiest destinations were Istanbul, Dublin and Edinburgh, while the most popular countries during the month were Spain, Italy and Germany.  Airline punctuality during the month was…